We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Using a cheese grater sounds simple enough. After all, it's not rocket science. Grab the grater and a block of cheese and get to work, right?

Always ask an adult to supervise you. OK let's use this side. Set the grater on the chopping board, take the cucumber in your writing hand and for me that's my right hand. Now use your other hand ...

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